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Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 vs Acura ILX: size comparison

  • Length ILX 23 mm0.9 in longer
  • Width ILX 65 mm3 in wider
  • Height C-Class W203 14 mm0.6 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

C-Class W203 Mercedes-Benz · 2000–2007 · Sedan C-Class W203 4,526 × 1,728 × 1,426 mm14 ft 10 in × 5 ft 8 in × 4 ft 8 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

ILX Acura · 2012–2022 · Sedan ILX 4,549 × 1,793 × 1,412 mm14 ft 11 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 8 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: C-Class W203
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: ILX
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,715 mmWheelbase 8 ft 11 inLength 4,526 mmLength 14 ft 10 in1,426 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,670 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,549 mmLength 14 ft 11 in1,412 mm4 ft 8 in

Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The C-Class W203 is 23 mm0.9 in shorter, 65 mm3 in narrower and 14 mm0.6 in taller than the ILX. Its wheelbase is 45 mm2 in longer.

DimensionC-Class W203ILXDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,526 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,526 mm4,549 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,549 mm −23 mm−0.9 in −0.5%
Width1,728 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,728 mm1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm −65 mm−3 in −3.6%
Height1,426 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,426 mm1,412 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,412 mm +14 mm+0.6 in +1.0%
Wheelbase2,715 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,715 mm2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm +45 mm+2 in +1.7%
Footprint7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m²8.16 m²87.8 sq ft87.8 sq ft8.16 m² −0.34 m²−3.6 sq ft −4.1%
Boot455 L16.1 cu ft16.1 cu ft455 LNot in our catalog yet -
Kerb weight1,485–1,530 kg3,274–3,373 lb3,274–3,373 lb1,485–1,530 kgNot in our catalog yet -

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

C-Class W203

Single garage
Fits 974 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 636 mm2 ft 1 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 474 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 386 mm1 ft 3 in each side

ILX

Single garage
Fits 951 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 604 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 451 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 354 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 or the Acura ILX?

The Acura ILX is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C-Class W203 is 23 mm shorter, 65 mm narrower and 14 mm taller than the ILX. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer.

Will the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 and the Acura ILX fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 fits with room to open the doors (974 mm to spare in length, 636 mm each side). The Acura ILX fits with room to open the doors (951 mm to spare in length, 604 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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